2008 Acura MDX Overview
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During the recent snowstorm we received at Lake Tahoe, our MDX simply blew past everyone installing chains and kept up with the 4x4 rigs with the huge mud/snow tires and lift kits. Even on icy surfaces, we held our traction. The OEM Bridgestones have 5/32" tread left but the power distribution to the fronts, rears, or left or right was incredible! It can be monitored on the computer within the dash. My confidence kept building during our 3-hour commute up the mountain. A hazard warning blipped on and off when I intentionally tried to "drift" the vehicle on an icy patch at the gas station. Note to all: the commercials regarding the SH-AWD are fact!
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Available Acura MDX 2008 Submodel Types: SUV, Hybrid
Available Trims: SH-AWD w/Technology Package, Base, Technology Package, SH-AWD, Touring, SH-AWD w/Advance Package, SH-AWD w/Technology and Entertainment Packages, SH-AWD w/Advance and Entertainment Packages, Technology and Entertainment Packages, Sport Hybrid SH-AWD w/Advance Package, Advance Package, Advance and Entertainment Packages, Sport Hybrid SH-AWD w/Technology Package, Sport and Entertainment Packages, SH-AWD w/Technology and AcuraWatch Plus Packages, SH-AWD w/AcuraWatch Plus Package, Sport Package
Exterior Colors: Crystal Black Pearl, White Diamond Pearl, Lunar Silver Metallic, Modern Steel Metallic, Graphite Luster Metallic, Fathom Blue Pearl, Aspen White Pearl, Dark Cherry Pearl, Silver Moon, Billet Silver Metallic, Formal Black, Nighthawk Black Pearl, Palladium Metallic, Polished Metal Metallic, Formal Black Pearl, Forest Mist Metallic, Sterling Gray Metallic, Taffeta White, Black Copper Pearl, Nimbus Gray Metallic, Steel Blue Metallic, Bali Blue Pearl, Starlight Silver Metallic, Grigio Metallic, Aspen White Pearl II, Sage Brush Pearl, Amazon Green Metallic, Mesa Beige Metallic, Aberdeen Green Metallic, Burnished Bronze Metallic, Deep Mahogany Red Pearl, Midnight Blue Pearl, Redrock Pearl, Sandstone Metallic, Dark Cherry Pearl II, Ionized Bronze Metallic, Basque Red Pearl II, Granite Green Metallic, Sagebrush Pearl, San Marino Red
Interior Colors: Ebony leather, Parchment leather, Graystone leather, Ebony premium leather, Parchment premium leather, Espresso leather, Graystone premium leather, Taupe leather, Ebony, Taupe premium leather, Espresso premium leather, Eucalyptus leather, Umber premium leather, Bordeaux leather, Ebony Leather, Quartz leather, Quartz, Saddle, Eucalyptus premium leather, Saddle Leather, Saddle leather
Popular Features: Alarm, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Auto Climate Control, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Heated seats, Leather Seats, Power Driver Seat, Rear Bench Seats, Sunroof/Moonroof, Third-row seating, Trip Computer, Stability Control, Tire Pressure Warning, AWD/4WD, Bluetooth, Aux Audio Inputs, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Upgraded Headlights, Power Liftgate/Trunk, Navigation, USB Inputs, Back-up camera, 5000lb Towing Capacity, Pre-collision safety system, Blind Spot Monitoring, Keyless Entry/Start, Lane Departure Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, 3500lb Towing Capacity, Remote Start, Electronic Folding Mirrors, Rear Entertainment System, Parking sensors, Cooled Seats, Automatic Emergency Braking, 2nd Row Bucket Seats, 360-degree camera, Post-collision safety system, Apple Carplay/Android Auto
Engine/Mechanics: 6 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC, AUTOMATED_MANUAL
Fuel Types: premium unleaded (recommended), premium unleaded (required)
Drivetrains: all wheel drive, front wheel drive, four wheel drive
